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Should I Wear This? Black Lipstick
Black lipstick is for Goth chicks, KISS tribute bands and Lily Munster right? Well, apparently, it's now for fashion trendsetters, too. Rachel Roy, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen are among the designers who chose to send models with black pouts down their runways. read more
Alexa Chung Bowls Us Over in V Magazine
As we previously reported, the 62nd issue of V Magazine (out Nov. 3) is shaping up to be quite a steamy affair. First, Miranda Kerr went high-fashion pinup girl, and now we've got a sneak preview of the sultry spread featuring MTV host Alexa Chung looking glamorous (in that undone, downtown way) while enjoying a night at the ol' bowling alley. read more
How to Wear Patterned Tights
Fall's new legwear has taken the conservative looks of seasons past and splashed them with stripes, dots, checks, and color blocks for gaze-at-me gams. From the runway (think everyone from Balenciaga to Betsey Johnson) to retail, open weaves, jewel tone hues and embellished sheer styles have legs making serious statements as the temps turn cool. read more
How To Create a Sultry Smoky Eye
Red lips may be an "it" makeup look for fall but if you're not into a bold pout, don't fret -- a well executed smoky eye is always in style. I stopped by the gorgeous new Chanel Makeup Studio in Bloomindale's 59th street in NYC to get professional smoky eye instructions from one of Chanel's top celebrity makeup artists, Kate Lee. She's wielded her skills on celebs such as Diane Kruger, Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and Anne Hathaway, just to name a few. read more
Haute Couture at Risk? French Government to the Rescue
It seems everybody is cutting costs these days -- even the fashion industry's loftiest names. Unfortunately, the first on the chopping block are also the most skilled: France's "petite mains," the specialized fashion artisans who are integral in the making of haute couture garments. read more
